This episode is cause for celebration as we celebrate the work wedding of Meredith and Alex! After a windy journey, Alex is now part owner of Learn Grant Writing! 🎉 In this episode, we sit with Meredith, Alex, Jared (Alex’s husband), and Tobias (guest + work wedding witness). Meredith, Alex, and Jared each offer their own reflection of when Alex first joined the business in August 2020 and the business’s growth since then. The four draw tarot cards which pertain to their personal lives and spark meaningful discussion. Then, Meredith and Alex read aloud their work wedding promises to one another. Champagne is popped and the legal papers are signed which make Alex part owner of the business. Congratulations on the work wedding of Meredith and Alex! 🎉
In this episode, we sit with Meredith, Alex, Jared (Alex’s husband), and Tobias. We celebrate the work wedding of Meredith and Alex as Alex legally becomes part owner of Learn Grant Writing.
The four gather at an AirBnB for a weekend away to honor the occasion. As is tradition for Meredith and Alex, tarot cards are drawn for each of the four individuals. The cards pulled by each person pertain to their personal lives and inspire thoughtful reflection. “Anything that manifests in your business is tied to your personal life.”
Jared reflects on his skepticism of Alex joining the business. While originally cautious, Jared has since gladly been proven wrong. Back when Alex first joined, the primary focus of the business was grant writing consulting.
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The team transitions to reading Promises inspired by the following prompt: “What Does Our Truest & Greatest Business Partnership Look Like?”. Alex and Meredith aim to uphold a business partnership that is vibrant, safe, and balanced. They promise honesty and clear communication as they continue to challenge one another to be their best selves.
The promises inspire another major question: should Alex and Meredith get matching tattoos? DM us on Instagram if you think so: https://www.instagram.com/learngrantwriting/
Meredith and Alex explain the paperwork to be signed that legally mark Alex as part owner of the Limited Liability Company (LLC). The pair are Amending and Restating the Operating Agreement now that Alex is part owner. Meredith serves as Chairwoman, President of the Board, and Treasurer under this updated agreement while Alex serves as Vice President and Secretary.
Finally, Meredith and Alex reflect on the weekend away. Alex and Meredith both appreciate how they were able to be comfortable and allow everyone to love them for them. All in all, it wasn’t as sparkly as anticipated, but it was exactly what was needed.
As Meredith and Alex consciously make the decision to be in this business together, they resolve to continue following their intuition closely. There will be a vibrant celebration with cake and food with everyone they love. To be determined on when that happens, but the celebration of Alex sharing ownership of the business is certainly coming. Cheers to “forever in business, forever”!
Resources referenced:
BossBabe Podcast
“Slicing Pie: Funding Your Company Without Funds” by Mike Moyer
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Timestamps
00:00 Learn Grant Writing’s Work Wedding
00:40 Welcome to the Learn Grant Writing Work Wedding
00:55 Background Story: What is a Work Wedding?
02:50 How Alex Joined the Learn Grant Writing Team
06:08 What Does Equity Mean in a Business?
07:10 Slicing Pie (Method by Mike Moyer)
12:00 Toast to the DIY Career Path
14:00 Drawing Tarot Cards
30:05 Jared’s Perspective of Alex Joining the Learn Grant Writing Team
38:35 Reading Promises: “What Does Our Truest & Greatest Business Partnership Look Like?”
47:00 Should Alex & Meredith Get Matching Tattoos?
48:00 Signing Paperwork: Amending & Restating business Operating Agreement
54:00 Work Wedding Reflection
59:00 Cheers to being business partners!